Skyline of Warsaw with modern buildings and a train passing amidst the greenery. — flights from San Francisco to Warsaw
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Flights from San Francisco to Warsaw

Nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Warsaw (WAW) take about 12h 16m (9,418 km). LOT Polish flies it. Lowest fare seen: $439 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Warsaw

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Skyline of Warsaw with modern buildings and a train passing amidst the greenery. — arriving in Warsaw

Airport transfer

WAW → Warsaw, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Airlines flying San Francisco to Warsaw

Carriers on SFO–WAW according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ LOT Polishnonstop fare seen

San Francisco to Warsaw fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jul 2027, from $842 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $351. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026—$351 · 2 stops15 Nov 2026
Dec 2026—$383 · 3 stops2 Dec 2026
Jan 2027—$370 · 2 stops28 Jan 2027
Jul 2027$8427 Jul 2027 · LOT Polish$366 · 2 stops7 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $351 for November 2026, $366 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San Francisco to Warsaw, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — San Francisco to Warsaw flights

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Warsaw?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Warsaw (WAW) takes about 12h 16m, covering 9,418 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is San Francisco from Warsaw by air?
The great-circle distance between San Francisco International Airport and Warsaw Chopin Airport is 9,418 km (5,852 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Warsaw?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SFO–WAW route include LOT Polish. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Warsaw cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SFO–WAW was $439 USD with LOT Polish (nonstop), departing 22 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Warsaw?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $351 one-way, against $383 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from San Francisco to Warsaw?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $366 with 2 stops against $439 nonstop, a saving of $73. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from San Francisco to Warsaw?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Warsaw visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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